{ "city": "St. Joseph", "state": "Michigan", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-sjcity/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to hear dimensional variance request at 601 Lake St", "summary": "The St. Joseph Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests: a fence variation at 2310 Langley Ave and a dimensional variance at 601 Lake St. The board will also hold an organizational meeting to elect leadership. The meeting is open to the public in person; comments will not be accepted via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=260", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=260" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Housing Commission", "headline": "Housing Commission to adopt 2026 income limits and flat rents", "summary": "The St. Joseph Housing Commission will consider Resolution 2026-5 adopting 2026 income limits and flat rents, along with other new business items including rescinding the lockout policy, an easement for Michigan Gas Utilities, and a performance evaluation for the executive director. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial reports from March and April 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1836", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1836" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library board to consider budget amendments and outdoor wedding policy", "summary": "The St. Joseph Library Board will consider FY 25/26 budget amendments and a new policy for outdoor lawn weddings (Garden Events). They will also hold a second reading of the Research Request Policy. Financial reports and a bill report are scheduled for review.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1835", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1835" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Recreational Harbor Authority", "headline": "Authority to consider 2027 slip rental rates and employee wage adjustments", "summary": "The St. Joseph Recreational Harbor Authority will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, financial reports, and a deficit elimination plan. Old business includes a marina operations project list and derelict boats. New business covers setting 2027 slip rental rates, employee wage adjustments for the 2026-27 fiscal year, and a boat launch property agreement. Reports will be given on boat ramp finances and the manager's report.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1834", "minutes_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1834", "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1834" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "Property Maintenance Board of Appeals - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1833", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1833" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "Public hearing on denial of special use permit for short-term rental", "summary": "The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the denial of a special use permit for a short-term rental at 520 State/515 Market Streets. The commission will also consider purchasing public safety squad cars, encrypting Motorola 800 radios, and approving a sanitary sewer service agreement for JWWTP and SJCT East. Other items include a fee schedule update, budget amendments, and an HVAC contract.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1832", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1832" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Water Service Joint Operating Board", "headline": "Board to hear AMI water meter presentation", "summary": "The Water Service Joint Operating Board will hear a presentation on AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) water meters as new business. They will also review financial reports for the 591 Water System Fund, receive the superintendent's report for May 2026, and consider approval of invoices. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1831", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1831" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Water Service Joint Operating Board", "headline": "Water Service Joint Operating Board meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026", "summary": "The Board will review financial reports and the Superintendent's report for May 2026. The agenda includes a presentation on AMI water meters and approval of invoices for the 591 Water System Fund.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1830", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1830" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board to approve May minutes, no new business", "summary": "The St. Joseph Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026. The agenda includes only procedural items: approval of the May 14, 2026 meeting minutes, new business with no listed items, old business, and public comments. No specific zoning appeals, variances, or other substantive decisions are scheduled for discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1828", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1828" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider text amendments on lots/yards and ADU definitions", "summary": "The Planning Commission will review two applications for signs exceeding 32 square feet at 2935 Division St and 2805 Niles Ave, and elect a new chair. Old business includes a public hearing on text amendment TXT 26-01 concerning through lots and fencing definitions, followed by a discussion on accessory dwelling unit (ADU) text amendments. Public comment will be received in person only.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1827", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1827" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss bird strikes, tree list, and EV charging", "summary": "The St. Joseph Sustainability Committee will consider new business items including bird strikes and a tree list, and receive a presentation from the Bike St. Joe! Commission. Old business topics include EV charging and committee governance. Reports on Earth Day and Bee City USA will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1826", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1826" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Cemetery Board", "headline": "Cemetery Board to discuss rules update and burial reports", "summary": "The St. Joseph Cemetery Board will consider approval of March 2026 minutes, review burial and sales reports for January-March 2026, discuss open niches, receive a director's report, review paid invoices, and consider an update to cemetery rules. The meeting includes public comments and trustee comments.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1825", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1825" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to discuss Global War on Terrorism Memorial", "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial under new business. The board will also hear reports including an introduction of a new employee, a parks and recreation update, and a mission and vision statement review.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1824", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1824" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission to consider grievance settlement with patrol unit", "summary": "The St. Joseph City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes a grievance settlement agreement for the patrol unit, several professional services contracts, and urgent infrastructure repairs. The meeting also features public hearings on road and path projects. The agenda consists largely of approving invoices, authorizing bank signatures, and purchasing vehicles and equipment.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1823", "minutes_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1823", "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1823" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Property Maintenance Board of Appeals - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1822", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1822" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Board will consider a Professional Services Agreement", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will approve the April 6 meeting minutes and review May financial reports. It will discuss the Court Place Plaza Funds under old business. The board will consider entering a Professional Services Agreement as new business. Public comment and board member comments are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1821", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1821" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "City Commission", "headline": "City Commission to vote on FY2026-2027 appropriations ordinance second reading", "summary": "The City Commission will hold a second reading of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appropriations Ordinance, effectively adopting the annual budget. Other business includes a right-of-way license for an awning at 915 Pleasant St, sewer service agreements, and a special event application for the 2026 Marine Corps League Dog Walk. Several items are on the consent agenda including minutes and invoice disbursements.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1819", "minutes_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1819", "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1819" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Recreational Harbor Authority", "headline": "Harbor Authority to discuss marina projects, derelict boats, and deficit plan", "summary": "The St. Joseph Recreational Harbor Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider minutes from the previous meeting, old business, and new business including a marina operation project list and derelict boats. Reports will cover boat ramp finances and the manager's report, along with marina financials, bills paid, and a deficit elimination plan. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1820", "minutes_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1820", "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1820" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Library Board", "headline": "Library Board to consider revised Research Request Policy", "summary": "The St. Joseph Library Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items. Key business includes a first reading of a revised Research Request Policy, discussion of the Meeting Room Policy, and review of painting quotes. The board will also approve minutes, bills, and financial reports.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1818", "minutes_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1818", "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1818" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Water Service Joint Operating Board", "headline": "Water Service Joint Operating Board meeting on May 20, 2026", "summary": "The Board will review financial reports for the 591 Water System Fund and a capital project budget update. Discussion includes an AMI update, intake cleaning, and potential modifications to the WSJOB Agreement term sheet.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1817", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1817" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Sustainability Committee-CANCELED", "headline": "Sustainability Committee meeting canceled", "summary": "The May 12, 2026, meeting of the St. Joseph Sustainability Committee was canceled. The agenda had included discussions on bird strikes, a presentation from Bike St. Joe!, EV charging, committee governance, and reports on Earth Day and Bee City USA.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1816", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1816" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board", "headline": "Parks and Recreation Advisory Board meeting on May 14, 2026", "summary": "The board will discuss new business including a historical sign for Milton Park and a memorial request for Bear Park. Reports will also be provided regarding Linear Park and the department's mission and vision statement.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1814", "minutes_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1814", "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1814" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Variance for reduced setback and fence height at 2301 Old Lake Shore Rd", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request (ZBA 26-02) for property at 2301 Old Lake Shore Road to allow a reduced setback and increased fence height. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1813", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1813" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Housing Commission - CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1815", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1815" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider oversized signage at 915 Pleasant St", "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider an application for signage in excess of 32 square feet at 915 Pleasant St. They will also review the 2025 Annual Report as old business. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 2nd, 2026, and public comment in person only.", "agenda_url": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1812", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://sjcity.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1812" } ] }